Kevin Whipps

Jan 22, 2024 | streettrucksmag.com | Kevin Whipps

Finish Line Speed Shop Builds to Give Back You could make the argument that all of us should give back to our communities, even if it’s just a little bit. Most of us would like to, but the execution sometimes goes by the wayside. How can we contribute? What can we do that can make a difference? In the case of Lyon and Jennifer McClenahan, owners of Finish Line Speed Shop in Bremerton, Washington, the answer was simple: build a car. But wait, this is Street Trucks, right? Don’t worry, we’ll get there.

Jan 19, 2024 | dieselworldmag.com | Jim Allen |Kevin Wilson |Kevin Whipps |Steve Temple

When International Harvester debuted its new Raymond Loewy-designed Letter Series tractors in 1939, it was one of their bigger advancements. The improvements came on just about every level, starting with the Lowey styling and ending with solid advancements on the technical side and a bigger big tractor, the Model M, to replace the F-30.

Jan 19, 2024 | dieselworldmag.com | Kevin Wilson |Kevin Whipps |Steve Temple |Mike McGlothlin

Go Big Or Go HomeYou would think that a bright red Dodge Mega Cab 4×4 diesel would attract plenty of attention on its own. But give it 14 inches of lift, wide 40-inch tires and custom touches both inside and out and you end up with a truck that REALLY stands out in a crowd. This is part of the motivation behind Justin Levasseur’s 2006 Dodge Ram custom build, other than to also have a platform to showcase the products and vehicles put out by his company, RaceMesh Trucks.

Jan 18, 2024 | dieselworldmag.com | Kevin Whipps |Steve Temple |Mike McGlothlin |Chris Tobin

This Truck Pushed its Builder to the Breaking PointBuilding a truck can be a stressful experience, particularly when you’re trying to balance your family life, work and the pressures of putting together a major project in just six months. But it’s a very rare few that can say they’ve had a heart attack during the process, particularly when they’re just 25 years old. Before we get into that, let’s delve into the backstory on Tyler Stephens of Magnolia, Texas, and his ’15 Silverado Z71.

Jan 4, 2024 | streettrucksmag.com | Kevin Whipps

There’s a long lineage of Chevy trucks, but this is the one that made them coolTAKE A MOMENT AND THINK ABOUT AN OLD CHEVY TRUCK. No, not a C10; those are too new. And no, don’t think about the “Mater” era 1955-1959s, because those are also fresh out of the wrapper. When it comes to truly old Chevy trucks, most people think of those fat-fendered beauties, the 1947-1955 first-series Chevy trucks.